Carrying system

ABSTRACT

The present invention concerns a carrying system comprising an ergonomic back plate ( 2 ) which is substantially covering the entire back of a user, a first carrying strap ( 3 ) adapted to extend from a first position (P 1 ) of an upper section of said back plate ( 2 ) over a first shoulder of a user substantially diagonally downwards towards solar plexus of said user, a second carrying strap ( 4 ) adapted to extend from a second position (P 2 ) of said upper section of said back plate over a second shoulder of said user substantially diagonally downwards towards solar plexus of said user, a third carrying strap ( 5 ) adapted to extend from a first position (P 3 ) of a lower section of said back plate ( 2 ) under a first arm of said user substantially diagonally upwards towards solar plexus of said user, and a fourth carrying strap ( 6 ) adapted to extend from a second position (P 4 ) of said lower section of said back plate ( 2 ) under a second arm of said user substantially diagonally upwards towards solar plexus of said user. The carrying system is characterized in that at least one of said carrying straps ( 3, 4, 5, 6 ) are provided with a connecting body ( 7 ) which is fixated at its free end, and each and one of the remaining carrying straps ( 3, 4, 5, 6 ) are provided with a fastening body ( 8 ) which is fixated at its free end, wherein said at least one connecting body ( 7 ) is adapted to connect said respective fastening body ( 8 ).

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a carrying system, comprising anergonomic back plate which is substantially covering the entire back ofa user, a first carrying strap adapted to extend from a first positionof an upper section of said back plate over a first shoulder of a usersubstantially diagonally downwards towards solar plexus of said user, asecond carrying strap adapted to extend from a second position of saidupper section of said back plate over a second shoulder of said usersubstantially diagonally downwards towards solar plexus of said user, athird carrying strap adapted to extend from a first position of a lowersection of said back plate under a first arm of said user substantiallyupwards towards solar plexus of said user, and a fourth carrying strapadapted to extend from a second position of said lower section of saidback plate under a second arm of said user substantially diagonallyupwards towards solar plexus of said user.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Very early solutions of carrying systems have not had any profoundergonomic features. Yesterdays and todays solutions of backpacks haveoften been based on a container/sack, which thereafter has been equippedwith straps. Examples of such solutions are found in U.S. Pat. No.6,311,884B1, U.S. Pat. No. 5,427,290A, GB1551958A, US2006000856A andU.S. Pat. No. 5,873,506A.

Known technic of today's carrying systems are characterized mainly in adifficuly in putting on and in a difficulty in taking off these. Inaddition, especially in an acute situation, it may be of vitalimportance to rapidly take off the carrying system with its belongingequipment/backpack. For example, in the case of mountain climbers,military personnel and others. Todays backpacks are often equipped witha tiny strap (often elastic) to keep the shoulder straps together, sothat these do not chafe the armpits to much. This tinier strap does notdo much good, but points to the problem with todays shoulder straps. Itis first when the shoulder straps become carrying straps and are crossedover the chest, that the armpits are directly spared from incorrectloading while, at the same time, the weight gets better distributed overshoulders and the moavability of shoulders is increased. A carryingsystem with crossed shoulder straps would not work in itself, thecarrying system would not be possible to put on, nor to take off.

An additional problem with todays shoulder straps is that they often aretoo tight fitting at the sides of whomen's breasts. By employment ofcrossed carrying straps at the front side, specific adjustment mayeasily be done for whomen by having the crossing positioned between thebreasts, with straps with a smaller width and specifically relievingpillows at the crossing of the straps. The crossing may easily beadjusted in the vertical direction by pulling in or letting out thecarrying straps where these are fastened to the back plate. Thefastening of today's shoulder straps is most often a pemanent connectionto the backpack and not adjustable in the horizontal direction.

Hence, there are several problems with known technic in the form ofincorrect loading, shafing at various body parts of the carrier,restricted movability of the carrier upon use of the carrying system,and major difficulties in connection to when the user is about to put onor take off the carrying system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to accomplish an improvement ofabove mentioned techniques and known technique. In particular, it is anobject of the present invention to accomplish a carrying system whichprevents incorrect loading of a user while, at the same time, it issmooth and very simple to take off and put on for the user.

These and other objects as well as advantages, which will be obviousfrom the following description of the present invention, are achieved bya carrying system according to the independent claim. A carrying systemis achieved which is comprising an ergonomic back plate which issubstantially covering the entire back of a user, a first carrying strapadapted to extend from a first position of an upper section of said backplate over a first shoulder of a user substantially diagonally downwardstowards solar plexus of said user, a second carrying strap adapted toextend from a second position of said upper section of said back plateover a second shoulder of said user substantially diagonally downwardstowards solar plexus of said user, a third carrying strap adapted toextend from a first position of a lower section of said back plate undera first arm of said user substantially diagonally upwards towards solarplexus of said user, and a fourth carrying strap adapted to extend froma second position of said lower section of said back plate under asecond arm of said user substantially diagonally upwards towards solarplexus of said user. The carrying system is characterized in that atleast one of said carrying straps are provided with a connecting bodywhich is fixated at its free end, and each and one of the remainingcarrying straps is provided with a fastening body which is fixated atits free end, wherein said at least one connecting body is adapted toconnect said respective fastening body. Hence, the present invention isbased on an ergonomically correct back plate with specifically adaptedcarrying straps for putting on and taking off the carrying system in asimple and fast way, in order to then adjust the sacks or otherequipment which is to be carried in connection to the carrying system.The advantages of the system are many. As there is a fast couplingbuckle at the front side of the carrier's body, the carrying system maybe removed from the same very rapidly by pushing at one or severalbuckles. The crossed carrying straps result, in combination with theergonomic back plate, in an increased movability of the carrier's armsand shoulders, a better distribution of the weight of the backpackingon/between shoulders and hips, and a better fit with the carrier's body.

A carrying system which prevents incorrect loading on a carrier, at thesame time as it smoothly and very simply taken off and put on by theuser, has thus been achieved.

The carrying system may further comprise a fifth carrying strap adaptedto extend from said second position of said lower section of said backplate substantially horizontally along a stomach of said user towardssaid first position of said lower section of said back plate. Thisresults in further stability for a user upon usage of the carryingsystem.

Said first and third carrying strap may be provided with a respectiveconnecting body which is fixated at its free end, and said second,fourth and fifth carrying strap provided with a respective fasteningbody which is fixated at its free end, wherein said connecting bodiesare adapted to connect said first and fourth carrying strap and saidsecond, fourth and fifth carrying strap. This is a preferred embodimentof the present invention, which generates additional flexibility for theuser when putting on and taking off the carrying system.

Two of said fastening bodies may be adapted to be connected in a commonrecess in said connecting body, which results in even faster andsmoother putting on and taking off of the carrying system for the user.

Said first, second, third and fourth carrying straps may together formscross when they are connected by means of said connecting body, whichresults in an increased movability of the carrier's arms and shoulders,a better distribution of the backpack's weight on/between shoulders andhips, and a better fit against the carrier's body.

The back plate may be made of a material selected from a groupconsisting of woven fabric of synthetic fibre, moulded plastic,bulletproof material, fiberglass or textile. This is advantageous as thecomfort of the carrier system is further improved.

Said carrying straps may be made of a material selected from a groupconsisting of woven fabric of synthetic fibre, moulded plastic,bulletproof material, textile. This is advantageous as the comfort ofthe carrier system is further improved.

Said carrying straps may be of the same width, which is advantageous asthe device is easily manufactured. This will also reduce themanufacturing costs.

The fastening bodies and said connecting body may be connected torespective carrying strap by glueing, welding, riveting or sewing, whichconstitute facile and cheep ways of connecting.

The carrying system may further comprise air ducts connected to orbuilt-in in an outer side of said back plate, said outer side beingadapted to lie close to a back of said user. The air ducts expand uponfilling with air to achieve maximal fit of the back plate against theuser's back. The air ducts shall when needed be able to be split inseveral sections. When undertaking longer hikes and during such,different pressures against the carrier's back shall be possible tocreate by changing the pressure in the ducts, in order to increase thecarrier's comfort. This is for the sake of being able to apply load tothe back side of the back and the hips differently. The air ducts mayextend along an outer edge of said outer side. The carrying system mayfurther comprise a device adapted to manually fill respectively emptysaid air ducts.

According to a second aspect, the present invention concerns a backpackcomprising a carrying system with above mentioned distinctive features.

According to a third aspect, the present invention concerns an articleof clothing comprising a carrying system with above mentioneddistinctive features.

Today's clothes are not adapted to the shoulder straps of backpacks.Backpacks and clothes (shirt/sweater/jacket/coat) are bought separately.The shoulder straps then often happen to end up over the pockets,whereby these cannot be used optimally. The present invention alsoconcerns clothes with pockets located at the surfaces of the carrier'sbody where there are no shoulder-straps. These free surfaces are, due tothe carrying system according to the present invention, located on theleft and right breast and on the stomach. These integrated products,consisting of to the carrying system specifically tailored clothes,increases the carrier's total usefulness of the equipment substantially.

According to a fourth aspect, the present invention concerns aprotective equipment comprising a carrying system with above mentioneddistinctive features. There is often a lack of room/space at thecarrier's front side for necessary equipment at needed extent, and tohave such easily available. Occasionally, one sees someone carrying abackpack, but also to have a small separate backpack located on thechest. This solution distributes the weight on the carrier in a betterway, but not in an optimal way although it is possible to carry more andto reach a part of the content of the foremost backpack during e.g.hiking/work. This way of having an extra backpack on the chest resultsin that the carrier is having double shoulder straps over each shoulder,which is uncomfortable and further decreases movability. For the presentinvention shall it be possible to attach an extra specifically adaptedfront sack to the carrying straps. This sack shall also have easilyavailable pockets. This sack shall also be designed for different needsand in different sizes, and be manufactured to be as close as possibleto the carrier's front side. Women's particular needs shall also betaken into consideration in the design. This front sack shall also bepossible to use as a small backpack if the carrier would like to takeoff the large backpack. For example, backpackers who want to explore anew city and locks the large backpack up at e.g. a railway station, or asoldier who have equipment in the small sack for a mission and takes offthe large backpack just before the mission. It shall also be possible tofold this front sack forward by loosening the sack's upper buckles sothat the backside of the front sack becomes visible. It shall here bepossible to have place for a map, a miniature computer/display.

Today, police officers and other personnel that protects (e.g. guards)have a lot of equipment to carry/wear, sometimes up to 10 to 12 kg.There is presently girdles available for this equipment. This equipmenthas become heavier over the years and carrying systems of today areoften not adapted for these weights, which often results in repetitivestrain injuries of the carrier. The personnel shall also have aprotective plate in front of the chest, which sometimes even is carriedunder the shirt. Some kind of protection for the back is often lacking(against shot/knife). The present invention is based on above describedergonomic back plate with crossed carrying straps, and that the girdlesare made longer and wider for being able to hang/assemble neededequipment thereon, which results in substantially improved ergonomicdistribution of the carrier's equipment. The carrier uses a shirt/jacketwith pockets within reach, and a back plate with carrying straps overthe same. The back plate may cover a greater portion of the back and thesides of the body, than what is necessary for the carrying system'sfunction. This bigger back plate may be reinforced for maximumprotection against shots and knifes. According to the present invention,a protective plate is buttoned to the chest outside the carrying strapswhen needed (e.g. outer service). The front protective plate shalloverlap with the back plate at the sides of the body to give maximumprotection. Presently, a bulletproof vest has to be carries under theshirt and this may not be put on during e.g. a hot day or inner service.It will, at a rapid turnout, take a longer time to put on thisprotective plate in its present design. It shall also be possible tofasten directly on an outer coat with buckles/velcro. The protectiveplate shall also be equipped with velcro-like holders and pockets, to beable to apply for the mission needed equipment, e.g. communicationradio, handcuffs, torch etc. This means that for inner service, thecarrier needs to carry only equipment used for inner service in thecarrying system, and at the front side of the protective plate isequipment available for outer service. This results in a lighter load atthe carrier's body when inner service is conducted. This system tooshall be able to have air ducts in the back plate and girdles to be ableto accomplish a maximal fit with the body by pumping air into these.

The present invention with a carrying system consisting of a back platewith carrying straps and fast coupling buckles, shall also be possibleto use for placing other types of equipment, civil as well as military.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above described together with further objectives, distinctivefeatures and advantages of the present invention will be easierunderstood from the following illustrative and non-limiting detaileddescription of embodiments of the present invention, with reference tothe appended drawings.

FIG. 1 a, FIG. 1 b and FIG. 1 c show a carrying system consisting of aback plate with carrying straps with one connecting body,

FIG. 2 a, FIG. 2 b and FIG. 2 c show a carrying system consisting of aback plate with carrying straps with two connecting bodies,

FIG. 3 a and FIG. 3 b show via hand pump inflatable air ducts in theback plate and girdle,

FIG. 4 a, FIG. 4 b and FIG. 4 c show an extra sack at the carrier'sfront side, mounted in the carrying strap,

FIG. 5 a and FIG. 5 b show specially placed pockets at the side of thecarrying straps on clothes, e.g. jacket, coat, shirt,

FIG. 6 shows a carrying system consisting of back plate with longer andhigher girdles, and carrying straps,

FIG. 7 shows a protection plate to be mounted at the carriers front sidein the carrying strap, and

FIG. 8 shows a backpack according to prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

The FIGS. 1 a, 1 b and 1 c illustrate a first embodiment of the presentinvention. Carrying system 1 consisting of a back plate 2 with carryingstraps 3, 4, 5 and 6 with one connecting body 7. Four carrying straps 3,4, 5 and 6 are connected to the back plate 2 at the positions P1, P2, P3and P4, of which two are upper carrying straps 3 and 4, and two lowercarrying straps 5 and 6.

A connecting body 7 is fastened to one of the lower carrying straps 6.This connecting body has three connectors for fastening body 8. The backplate 2 has an outer side 11 which is adapted to lay against a back ofsaid user. The other three carrying straps 3, 4 and 5 have in their freeends, each and one, a fastening body 8.

The carrying plate 2 is placed on the back and the upper carrying straps3 and 4 are put on the carrier's shoulders and these carrying strap'sfastening bodies 8 are, each and one, pushed into the connecting body 7and locked there. The remaining lower carrying straps 6 fastening body 8is, in the same way, pushed into the connecting body 7 and locked there.See FIG. 1 a.

FIG. 1 b shows all carrying straps connected.

There are one or several buttons at the connecting body 7 to be able todisengage the three carrying strap's fastening bodies 8 from theconnecting body 7. See FIG. 1 c.

In order to release the carrier from the carrying system 1 and itscarrying straps 3, 4, 5 and 6, the carrier pushes the button/buttons andthe carrying system 1 with its load is rapidly released from thecarrier's body.

It shall also be possible to tighten all of the carrying straps 3, 4, 5and 6 so that the back plate 2 attains a maximal fit against the back.

It shall be possible to execute this back plate with carrying straps 3,4, 5 and 6 in a left and right design.

Very early solutions have not had any profound ergonomic features.

Yesterdays and todays solutions of backpacks have often been based on acontainer/sack, which thereafter has been equipped with straps. Thepresent invention is based on an ergonomically correct back plate withspecifically adapted carrying straps for putting on and taking off thecarrying system in a simple and fast way, in order to then adjust thesacks or other equipment which is to be carried in connection to thisnew carrying system.

Known technic of today's carrying systems are characterized mainly in adifficuly in putting on and in a difficulty in taking off these.Especially in an acute situation, it may be of vital importance to, inaddition, rapidly take off the carrying system with its belongingequipment/backpack. For example, in the case of mountain climbers,military personnel and others. The present invention is characterizedin, for instance, that the carrying system very rapidly may be removedfrom the carrier's body by pushing one or several buttons.

Todays backpacks are often equipped with a tiny strap (often elastic) tokeep the shoulder straps together, so that these do not chafe thearmpits to much tinier strap does not do much good, but points to theproblem with todays shoulder straps. It is first when the shoulderstraps become carrying straps and are crossed over the chest, that thearmpits are directly spared from incorrect loading while, at the sametime, the weight gets better distributed over shoulders and themoavability of shoulders is increased. A carrying system with crossedshoulder straps would not work in itself, the carrying system would notbe possible to put on, nor to take off. The problem of rapidly and in asimple way putting on and taking off the carrying system is solved bythe present invention with crossed carrying straps with one or severalconnecting bodies.

Today's shoulder straps are often too tight fitting at the sides ofwhomen's breasts. By employment of crossed carrying straps at the frontside, specific adjustment may easily be done for whomen by having thecrossing positioned between the breasts, with straps with a smallerwidth and specifically relieving pillows at the crossing of the straps.The crossing may easily be adjusted in the vertical direction by pullingin or letting out the carrying straps where these are fastened to theback plate. The fastening of today's shoulder straps is most often apemanent connection to the backpack and not adjustable in the horizontaldirection. The fastening of the carrying straps to the back plate shall,in the present invention, be adjustable in a horizontal direction inorder to be adjusted to the body of the carrier.

There shall, with the present invention, be available different sizes ofcarrying plates, so that the carrier may choose the proper size in orderto achieve a maximal fit to the back.

The present invention with a carrying system consisting of a back platewith carrying straps and connecting bodies that may rapidly be released,shall also be possible to use for placing other types of equipment,civil as well as military.

The upper part of the back plate, behind the neck of the carrier, shallbe somewhat leaned backwards to yield suitable distance to the carrier'sneck so that the carrier shall have free movability of the head. Thisalso makes it easier for the carrier to walk with the back as straightas possible.

FIGS. 2 a, 2 b och 2 c illustrates a second embodiment of the presentinvention. Carrying system 1 consisting of a back plate 2 with carryingstraps 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 with two connecting bodies 7. Five carryingstraps 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 are fastened to the back plate 1 at thepositions P1, P2, P3 and P4, of which two are upper carrying straps 3and 4 and three are lower carrying straps 5, 6 and 9.

Two of the lower carrying straps 6 and 9 are fastened to the same point.The lower carrying strap 9 is also a girdle.

Carrying strap 3 och carrying strap 5 are equipped at its free ends withconnecting body. Carrying strap 4, carrying strap 6 och carrying strap 9are equipped at its free ends with a respective fastening body 8 inorder to connect to the connecting bodies 7.

Carrying strap 4 och carrying strap 9 are connected together in aconnecting body 7. This connecting body 7 has two inlets for connectionwith respective fastening body 8 from carrying strap 4 and 9.

The carrying plate 2 is put against the back and the upper carryingstraps 3 och 4 are put on the carrier's shoulders. The carrying straps 4and 9 are connected together in one of the two connecting bodies 7. Thecarrying straps 3 and 6 are connected together in the other of the twoconnecting bodies. See FIG. 2 a. FIG. 2 b shows all carrying straps 3,4, 5, 6 and 9 connected. In order to release the carrier from thecarrying system 1 and its carrying straps 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, the carrierpushes the button/buttons and the carrying system 1 with its load israpidly released from the carrier's body. See FIG. 2 c.

It shall also be possible to tighten all of the carrying straps 3, 4, 5,6 and 9 so that the back plate 2 attains a maximal fit against the back.

It shall be possible to execute this back plate 2 with carrying straps3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 in a left and right design.

Remaining description as for FIG. 1.

FIGS. 3 a and 3 b. Inflatable air ducts 10 in back plate 2 and girdle,via hand pump 12.

Back plate 2 is provided with built in air ducts 10, which are connectedto a hand pump 12. By pumping this hand pump 12, the air ducts 10 arefilled with air. See FIGS. 3 a and 3 b.

It shall be possible to build in air ducts 10, which expand upon beingfilled with air to achieve a maximal fit of the back plate 2 to thecarrier's back, in the back plate 2, see FIG. 3 b. The air ducts 10shall when needed be able to be split in several sections. Whenundertaking longer hikes and during such, different pressures againstthe carrier's back shall be possible to create by changing the pressurein the ducts, in order to increase the carrier's comfort. This for beingable to provide different loads to the backside of the back.

FIGS. 4 a, 4 b and 4 c. An extra sack at the carrier's front side,mounted in the carrying strap.

The shall, on the carrying straps, be provided four extra fasteningbodies for being able to connect a front sack to these. See FIGS. 4 a, 4b and 4 c. There is often a lack of room/space at the carrier's frontside for necessary equipment at needed extent, and to have such easilyavailable. Occasionally, one sees someone carrying a backpack, but alsoto have a small separate backpack located on the chest. This solutiondistributes the weight on the carrier in a better way, but not in anoptimal way although it is possible to carry more and to reach a part ofthe content of the foremost backpack during e.g. hiking/work. This wayof having an extra backpack on the chest results in that the carrier ishaving double shoulder straps over each shoulder, which is uncomfortableand further decreases movability. For the present invention shall it bepossible to attach an extra specifically adapted front sack to thecarrying straps. This sack shall also have easily available pockets.This sack shall also be designed for different needs and in differentsizes, and be manufactured to be as close as possible to the carrier'sfront side. Women's particular needs shall also be taken intoconsideration in the design. This front sack shall also be possible touse as a small backpack if the carrier would like to take off the largebackpack. For example, backpackers who want to explore a new city andlocks the large backpack up at e.g. a railway station, or a soldier whohave equipment in the small sack for a mission and takes off the largebackpack just before the mission. It shall also be possible to fold thisfront sack forward by loosening the sack's upper buckles so that thebackside of the front sack becomes visible. It shall here be possible tohave place for a map, a miniature computer/display. By employment ofsmall straps, this front sack shall, when it is folded forwards, haveits backside in a horizontal position.

FIGS. 5 a and 5 b. Specifically placed pockets at the side of thecarrying straps on clothes, e.g. jacket, coat, shirt.

Special articles of clothing shall be available to be able to be usedwith the carrying system. This may be, for example, shirt, sweater,jacket, coat etc. Pockets shall be placed on the surfaces that are notcrossed by carrying straps in order to have these optimally availablewhen the carrying system is put on the carrier. The pockets may,according to need, be of various designs. FIG. 5 a shows pockets of ajacket and FIG. 5 b shows pockets of a shirt.

Today's clothes are not adapted to the shoulder straps of backpacks.Backpacks and clothes (shirt/sweater/jacket/coat) are bought separately.The shoulder straps then often happen to end up over the pockets,whereby these cannot be used optimally. According to another aspect ofthe present invention, there is provided clothes with pockets located atthe surfaces of the carrier's body where there are no shoulder-straps.

These free surfaces are, due to this new carrying system, located on theleft and right breast and on the stomach. These specifically designedclothes thus become integrated products of this new carrying systemcarrying system, which increases the carrier's total usefulness of theequipment substantially.

FIG. 6. Carrying system consisting of back plate with longer and highergirdles, and carrying straps.

This back plate 2 originates either from the one described in FIGS. 1 a,b, c or in FIGS. 2 a, b, c.

The back plate's both lower arms, which extend over the hips, are madelonger and higher. This to be able to place different kind of equipment.For example, handcuffs, gun, radio etc.

These surfaces are provided with suitable means for fastening of saidequipment.

The back plate 2 and the both lower arms may be made of bulletproofmaterial.

Today, police officers and other personnel that protects (e.g. guards)have a lot of equipment to carry/wear, sometimes up to 10 to 12 kg.There is presently girdles available for this equipment. This equipmenthas become heavier over the years and todays carrying systems are oftennot adapted for these weights, which often results in repetitive straininjuries of the carrier.

The personnel shall also have a protective plate in front of the chest,which sometimes even is carried under the shirt. Some kind of protectionfor the back is often lacking (against shot/knife). The presentinvention is based on above described ergonomic back plate with crossedcarrying straps, and that the girdles are made longer and wider forbeing able to hang/assemble needed equipment thereon, which results insubstantially improved ergonomic distribution of the carrier'sequipment. The carrier uses a shirt/jacket with pockets within reach,see FIGS. 5 a and 5 b, and a back plate with carrying straps over thesame. The back plate may cover a greater portion of the back and thesides of the body, than what is necessary for the carrying system'sfunction. This bigger back plate may be reinforced for maximumprotection against shots and knifes. According to the present invention,a protective plate is buttoned to the chest outside the carrying strapswhen needed (e.g. outer service), see FIG. 7. The front protective plateshall overlap with the back plate at the sides of the body to givemaximum protection. Presently, a bulletproof vest has to be carriesunder the shirt and this may not be put on during e.g. a hot day orinner service. It will, at a rapid turnout, take a longer time to put onthis protective plate in its present design in comparison to the presentinvention with a protective plate, which is fastened rapidly directly tothe carrying strap. The protective plate shall also be equipped withvelcro-like holders and pockets, to be able to apply for the missionneeded equipment, e.g. communication radio, handcuffs, torch etc. Thismeans that for inner service, the carrier needs to carry only equipmentused for inner service in the carrying system, and at the front side ofthe protective plate is equipment available for outer service. Thisresults in a lighter load at the carrier's body when inner service isconducted. This system too shall be able to have air ducts in the backplate and girdles to be able to accomplish a maximal fit with the bodyby pumping air into these.

FIG. 7. Protection plate to be mounted at the carrier's front side inthe carrying strap.

It shall be possible to fastening a front protective plate to the frontside, on the carrying straps, to the carrying system shown in FIG. 6.This is, advantageously, made in some kind of bulletproof design. Meansfor fastening of this protective plate is the same as for front sack,see FIGS. 4 a, 4 b and 4 c.

The carrying straps shall be equipped with extra fastening bodies to beable to fasten this protective plate.

The front protective plate shall overlap with the back plate at thesides of the body to give maximum protection. För närvarande mästeskyddsväst användas under skjortan, vilket gör att tex vid varmt väder,inre tjänst denna kanske inte tas pä. It will, at a rapid turnout, takea longer time to put on this protective plate in its present design incomparison to this new protective plate, see FIG. 7, which is fastenedrapidly directly to the carrying strap. The protective plate shall alsobe equipped with velcro-like holders and pockets, to be able to applyfor the mission needed equipment, e.g. communication radio, handcuffs,torch etc. This means that for inner service, the carrier needs to carryonly equipment used for inner service in the carrying system, and at thefront side of the protective plate is equipment available for outerservice. This results in a lighter load at the carrier's body when innerservice is conducted. This system too shall be able to have air ducts,see FIGS. 3 a and 3 b, in the back plate and girdles to be able toaccomplish a maximal fit with the body by pumping air into these.

FIG. 8. Backpack according to known technique.

FIG. 8 shows a backpack according to known technique. The backpack hasno fast coupling buckle at the front side of the carrier's body.

For the in FIGS. 1 to 7 described fastening bodies and connectionbodies, shall also other means for connection be possible to use, e.g.velcro tape etc.

In the present invention, the carrying strap's points of connection P1to P4 to the back plate 2 shall be adjustable in the horizontaldirection to be adapted to the carrier's body.

In the present invention, there shall be available different sizes ofcarrying plates, so that the carrier may choose the proper size in orderto achieve a maximal fit to the back.

The upper part of the back plate 2, behind the neck of the carrier,shall be somewhat leaned backwards to yield suitable distance to thecarrier's neck so that the carrier shall have free movability of thehead. This also makes it easier for the carrier to walk with the back asstraight as possible.

The present invention has been described above with reference to a fewembodiments. It is, however, obvious to the one skilled in the art thatadditional embodiments, beside those described above, are equallyrealized within the protective scope, which is defined by appendedclaims.

1. A carrying system, comprising; an ergonomic back plate substantiallycovering an entire back of a user; a first carrying strap adapted toextend from a first position on an upper section of said back plate overa first shoulder of the user substantially diagonally downwards towardsa solar plexus of the user; a second carrying strap adapted to extendfrom a second position on said upper section of said back plate over asecond shoulder of the user substantially diagonally downwards towardsthe solar plexus of the user; a third carrying strap adapted to extendfrom a first position on a lower section of said back plate under afirst arm of the user substantially diagonally upwards towards the solarplexus of the user; and a fourth carrying strap adapted to extend from asecond position on said lower section of said back plate under a secondarm of the user substantially diagonally upwards towards the solarplexus of the user; wherein at least one of said carrying straps areprovided with a connecting body fixated at a free end thereof, and eachof the remaining carrying straps are provided with a fastening bodyfixated at free ends thereof, wherein said connecting body is adapted toconnect to said respective fastening bodies; and wherein each of saidfastening bodies are configured to be pressed into the connecting bodyand locked there, and said connecting body comprises a button configuredto disengage the fastening bodies from the connecting body to disengagethe carrying system from the carrier.
 2. The carrying system accordingto claim 1, further comprising a fifth carrying strap adapted to extendfrom said second position on said lower section of said back platesubstantially horizontally along a stomach of the user towards saidfirst position on said lower section of said back plate.
 3. The carryingsystem according to claim 2, wherein each of said first and thirdcarrying straps is provided with a respective connecting body fixated ata free end thereof, and each of said second, fourth and fifth carryingstraps is provided with a respective fastening body fixated at a freeend thereof, and wherein said connecting bodies are adapted to connectsaid first and fourth carrying straps and said second, fourth and fifthcarrying straps.
 4. The carrying system according to claim 1, whereintwo of said fastening bodies are adapted to be connected in a commonrecess in said connecting body.
 5. The carrying system according toclaim 1, wherein said first, second, third and fourth carrying strapstogether form a cross when they are connected by means of saidconnecting body.
 6. The carrying system according to claim 1 whereinsaid back plate is made of a material selected from a group consistingof woven fabric of synthetic fiber, molded plastic, bulletproofmaterial, fiberglass or textile.
 7. The carrying system according toclaim 2, wherein said carrying straps are made of a material selectedfrom a group consisting of woven fabric of synthetic fiber, moldedplastic, bulletproof material or textile.
 8. The carrying systemaccording to claim 2, wherein said carrying straps each have a samewidth.
 9. The carrying system according to claim 2, wherein saidfastening body and said connecting body are connected to respectivecarrying straps by glueing, welding, riveting or sewing.
 10. Thecarrying system according to claim 1, further comprising air ductsconnected to or built-in an outer side of said back plate, said outerside being adapted to lie close to a back of the user.
 11. The carryingsystem according to claim 10, wherein said air ducts extend along anouter edge of said outer side.
 12. The carrying system according toclaim 10, further comprising a device adapted to manually fill said airducts.
 13. A backpack, comprising a carrying system according toclaim
 1. 14. An article of clothing, comprising an integrated carryingsystem according to claim
 1. 15. Protective equipment, comprising acarrying system according to claim 1.